Janzen’s spiked it

Twice champion Lee Janzen was booted out of a US Open qualifier because he wore metal spikes.

The American had finished his first of two rounds at Woodmont Country Club in Maryland, opening with a 75, when an official and asked him about his footwear.

“He said, ‘you can’t wear metal spikes,’ and I was disqualified,” said Janzen, who won his two Major titles in 1992 and 1998. “I have never not worn metal spikes. I’ve played in US Open qualifiers every year since 2009 and always wore metal.”

Players had been emailed the rules on May 20, which specifically said spikes were prohibited for the qualifying rounds. He added: “It never entered my mind. I had no reason to look at the rules sheet.”